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City of Rockville - Election 2007

 

2007 Election Calendar and Deadlines
Calendario y fechas inportantes de la elección 

Election Information

Date
Event
February, 2007 

Election Cycle Begins. Section 8-78(f).

No later than Monday, April 30, 2007

Candidate Packets available from the City Clerk’s Office.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Deadline for filing as a candidate (at least 60 days before election.)

Within 15 days after becoming candidate

Deadline for Appointment of Treasurer by Candidate: For a treasurer of a candidate’s campaign with financial activity exceeding $300 before filing as candidate, the appointment of treasurer must be made 15 days after reaching that ceiling.  Chapter 8-71(a)(1)

September 11-21, 2007

Pre-report Notice for 1st Pre-Election Campaign Fund Reports not more than 20, nor less than 10 days before due date.  Chapter 8-81(e)

Friday, September 14, 2007

New candidate orientation at City Hall

Friday, September 21, 2007

Deadline for advisory referendum to be placed on the ballot (at least 45 days before election)

Monday, October 1, 2007 by 5:00 pm

1st Pre-Election Campaign Fund Report Due (must be hand delivered on the sixth Monday prior to date of election for the period through September 30, 2007) Chapter 8-81(a)(1) and Chapter 8-81 (a)(8).

By Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Publication of Notice of Election (Start at least one month before election date and publish at least four times).  October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.  Charter Article III, Section 2.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Close of Voter Registration (30 days before election) Chapter 8-6.
Monday, October 8, 2007 Absentee ballots available (30 days before election) Chapter 8-42(e).

Monday, October 8, 2007

Absentee ballots available (30 days before election) Chapter 8-42(e).

October 9-19, 2007

Notice for 2nd Pre-Election Campaign Fund Report (Not more than 20, nor less than 10 days before due date). Chapter 8-81(e)

Friday, October 19, 2007, 9:00 a.m.

Logic and Accuracy Test at Montgomery County Board of Elections

Monday, October 29, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.

2nd Pre-Election Campaign Fund Report Due (Must be hand delivered the 2nd Monday before the election for the period through October 28, 2007.  Chapter 8-81(a)(2) and 8-81(a)(8).

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Last day for City to mail absentee ballots (7 days before election) Chapter 8-42(e)

Election Day
Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Chapter 8-41(b).  Charter Article III, Section 4

Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 8:00 p. m.

Deadline for receipt of voted absentee ballots.  Election Day. Chapter 8-42(i).

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Unofficial results announced.  As soon as tabulating is complete, post in City Hall; announce on Rockville Cable TV.  Chapter 8-41(d).

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Deadline to challenge election results (48 hours after initial announcement).  Chapter 8-41(e)

Monday, November 12, 2007

Deadline for certifying results of advisory referendum questions by close of business the Monday following an election (if needed). Chapter 8-23

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Deadline for resolution of election challenges and certification of results to City Clerk 7 days after election: insert in minutes of Mayor and Council; post results; Rockville Cable TV.  Chapter 8-41(f).

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Last day to remove campaign signs (7 days after election).  Chapter 25, Zoning & Planning, 25-471

November 16-26, 2007

Pre-report notice for 1st Post-Election Campaign Fund Report.  No more than 20 days before, nor less than 10 days before due date.  Chapter 8-81(e).

Sunday, November 18, 2007, 1 p.m.

Inauguration Ceremony, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre


Reception immediately following in the Theatre lobby.

By Friday, November 30, 2007

Deadline for first required meeting of City Council

TBD 

Voter Registration Re-opens

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Deadline for statement of money due to be presented for payment to the treasurer.  30 days after election.  Chapter 8-75(b).

Thursday, December 6, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.

1st Post-Election Campaign Fund Report Due.  Must be received by mail 30 days after election.  Chapter 8-81(a)(3).

Friday, November 7, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.

Annual Post Election Campaign Fund Report due (November 8th or Friday before of subsequent years.)  Chapter 8-81(a)(4).

 

 

 

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